Last updated: December 01, 2024
It's Christmas time in Fredrikstad! We have compiled an overview of all festive events and activities filling the city's streets and squares this season. Here you'll find everything you need to know, whether you're familiar with the city or visiting for the first time.
From the historic fortress area to the charming old town, Fredrikstad offers various Christmas markets and activities. The city square transforms into an atmospheric Christmas market with local craftsmen and food producers, while the Old Town lights up with beautiful Christmas decorations and offers traditional holiday activities along its cobblestone streets. In the surrounding area, you'll also find Christmas events in Sarpsborg and Hvaler, easily accessible by car or public transport.
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Fredrikstad Holiday Markets and Shopping
Fredrikstad Christmas Market
The Julmarked in Fredrikstad is an annual Christmas market held in Gamlebyen, featuring various local vendors with goods and food products.
Norsk Folkemuseum’s Christmas Fair
Norsk Folkemuseum's Christmas Market is an annual event that highlights Norwegian Christmas traditions with bustling market stalls, decorated houses and barns, pre-Christmas concerts, and Christmas performances.
Winter Wonderland in Spikersuppa
Jul i Vinterland is a Christmas market in Spikersuppa featuring sales stalls, dining options, and holiday workshops. Visitors can enjoy local food, crafts, and Christmas gifts.
Christmas Market in Sarpsborg
The Julemarkedet in Sarpsborg is an exciting event where you can discover a variety of market stalls with local products and handmade items. The museum's historic buildings are transformed into a festive winter wonderland with traditional handicrafts, culinary delights, and unique Christmas decorations.
Christmas Market at Galleri F15
Jul på Alby is a cozy pre-Christmas event at Galleri F 15, featuring a holiday market with a focus on sustainability and meaningful gifts. Artists, designers, and craftsmen are present, and the whole family can make Christmas gifts and decorations in the Christmas workshop.
Christmas Market in Halden
Fredriksten Museum in Halden hosts a Christmas market with festive decorations, Advent calendars, toys, and gift items. You can also see the exhibition about Swedish King Karl XII and the fortress's dramatic history.
Christmas in Åsgårdstrand
Jul i Åsgårdstrand is a festive market day with local products and food.
Christmas Market in Tønsberg
The Julemarked i Tønsberg is a large Christmas market with many activities and concerts for the whole family. It is free to participate, and there are many exciting things to do, from Christmas concerts to Christmas markets.
Fredrikstad Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Dinner and Christmas Lunch
The Julebord at Østre Bolæren includes a show with Örjan «Hingsten från Fjällbacka» Torstensson, mulled wine, Christmas buffet, and breakfast the next day.
Christmas Show in Fredrikstad
Tøyser Jula Inn is a hilarious and musical Christmas show featuring parodies, stand-up, sketches, and musical humor at a fast-paced tempo. The artists include Gustav Nilsen, Paul Håvard Østby, Jonas Rønning, Jan Martin Johnsen, and Torbjørn Dyrud.
Christmas in Moss
Sissel Kyrkjebø, known as Scandinavia's Christmas queen, presents her Christmas concert "Sissels Jul" at Moss Kulturhus. The concert features classic Christmas songs and new tracks, and is a highlight of the year's holiday calendar.
Fredrikstad Other Holiday Activities
Christmas in The Fortified Town
Jul i Festningsbyen is a festive and historical experience at Gamlebyen in Fredrikstad, featuring themes and activities that bring the city's history to life.